URC Mobile Pad vs Control4 for OS 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
URC Mobile Pad
Transform your smartphone or tablet into a powerful handheld controller for your home automation system. Effortlessly manage entertainment, lighting, security, and climate from anywhere. Enjoy intuitive control with swipe, tap, and rotate gestures for a seamless smart home experience.
- Smartphone/tablet as handheld controller
- Control entertainment, lights, security, thermostats
- Manage music sources and volume
- Adjust lighting and temperature
- Set DVR and navigate channels
- Control movies and window shades
- Access from home or remotely
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Leverage the power of your smartphone or tablet by turning it in to an amazing handheld controller for your URC® Total Control® or ccGEN2™ home automation system. Right from your mobile device easily control and monitor things such as entertainment, lights, security systems, thermostats and more in fast, new ways. Swipe, tap and rotate your way to securely control your equipment! This app gives you full control of all the features and full functionality afforded by a Total Control or ccGEN2 system installation, with easy access control to a variety of music sources, volume controls, lighting adjustments, and more from multiple locations! Your main home and your vacation home can all be accessed from within one app. Aided by intuitive graphical interfaces that can easily flip between portrait and landscape views, you can do everything from setting a DVR and navigating favorite channels to controlling movies and window shades. While at the office or away on vacation turn off lights, adjust temperature and beyond. This version of URC Mobile requires a Wi-Fi connection to the local area network that is host to the Master Base Station / Central Processor and other system devices. Control is possible within the home or from anywhere in the world where internet or cell phone access is available. Unlimited iDevices can be setup in one system. Contact an authorized URC integration pro for programming / setup to have the app look and perform just the way you want. PLEASE NOTE: An installed Total Control or ccGEN2 system is required to enjoy and access the features above. For more information visit www.universalremote.com or www.universalremote.com provides a list of URC authorized dealers in your area via our “Where to Buy” pages.
Control4 for OS 3
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a personal interface for your smart home. Control all connected devices, including lights, thermostats, security, and media, with a redesigned, personalized experience. Requires a Control4 Smart Home OS 3 system.
- Personalized user interface
- Control lights, thermostats, security
- Manage music and video
- Access favorites and room-specific settings
- Intuitive volume control
- Customizable room wallpapers
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This Control4 app is specifically designed to be used with Control4 Smart Homes running OS 3. It turns your iPhone or iPad into your personal user interface to control all your smart home devices. ------------ NOTE: Prior to using this app, your Control4 system must be updated to Control4 Smart Home OS 3 or later. If you are unsure of the software version on your system, check with your Control4 Dealer or login to your Control4 account at control4.com. ------------ Smart Home OS 3 was thoughtfully redesigned to make it more personal and the smart home OS of choice for families. It enables you to check on the status and control your entire smart home including music, video, lights, thermostats, security system, cameras, door locks, garage doors, pools, and much more. New features in OS 3 • Favorites give you fast access to the devices and sources that you use most • Quickly personalize the interface right from the app • Each room can have its own favorites for fast access to the things you use most • Hide icons that are less important, but easily access them through the room menu • Swipe between favorite rooms to quickly navigate around the home • Filtering lets you see all lights, locks and shades, or just those that are on, unlocked or open • All-new Active Media Bar shows what’s currently playing and gives you fast control of media • Easily adjust volume through a new, intuitive volume slider control • Background wallpapers for each room can now be easily changed right from the app Visit Control4.com to learn more, find a showroom near you, or find a independent professional integrator.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Control4 for OS 3 at 576 against URC Mobile Pad's 5. Control4 for OS 3 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). URC Mobile Pad's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
URC Mobile Pad holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Control4 for OS 3 has 576 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of URC Mobile Pad's written reviews are positive against 22% of Control4 for OS 3's.
URC Mobile Pad ships an update every 6 weeks, Control4 for OS 3 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | URC Mobile Pad | Control4 for OS 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) — better | 3.0 (576 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 21.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 576 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 207 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Universal Remote Control | Snap One, LLC |
Customer experience
URC Mobile Pad
Control4 for OS 3
Bugs and requests
URC Mobile Pad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Control4 for OS 3
Reported bugs
5 issues- Intercom and doorbell issues
- Thermostat controls not working as expected
- Inability to connect to the system remotely
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes
Requested features
5 requests- Apple Watch app support
- Better integration with Apple ecosystem
- Improved voice control and Alexa integration
- More customization options for users
- Faster and more responsive app performance
In-app purchases
URC Mobile Pad
No in-app purchases
Control4 for OS 3
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is URC Mobile Pad free?
Is Control4 for OS 3 free?
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Do URC Mobile Pad or Control4 for OS 3 have ads?
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